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The short answer is South Africa's mineral-rich soils. They fought over diamonds and gold, but also over independence from the Cape and Natal colonies' British rule.
Longer answer: It is important to note that there were two Boer Wars. The first Boer War lasted 3 months and 3 days. The Boers were resentful of the British annexation of the country and in particular the then Transvaal, which was rich in minerals such as diamonds and gold. The war resulted in a victory for the Boers and British recognition of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic) and the Oranje Vrystaat (English: Orange Free State).
The second Boer War 2 years, 7 months, 2 weeks and 6 days. The war followed on almost a century of conflict between the British and the Boers. Once again the war was fought over South Africa's lucrative mineral fields. Particularly which nation would control and benefit from owning the Witwatersrand gold mines. The war ultimately resulted in a victory for the British and the two independent republics (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek and Oranje Vrystaat) were annexed.
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The short answer is South Africa's mineral-rich soils. They fought over diamonds and gold, but also over independence from the Cape and Natal colonies' British rule.
Longer answer: It is important to note that there were two Boer Wars. The first Boer War lasted 3 months and 3 days. The Boers were resentful of the British annexation of the country and in particular the then Transvaal, which was rich in minerals such as diamonds and gold. The war resulted in a victory for the Boers and British recognition of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic) and the Oranje Vrystaat (English: Orange Free State).
The second Boer War 2 years, 7 months, 2 weeks and 6 days. The war followed on almost a century of conflict between the British and the Boers. Once again the war was fought over South Africa's lucrative mineral fields. Particularly which nation would control and benefit from owning the Witwatersrand gold mines. The war ultimately resulted in a victory for the British and the two independent republics (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek and Oranje Vrystaat) were annexed.
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∙ 8y agoThe short answer is South Africa's mineral-rich soils. They fought over diamonds and gold, but also over independence from the Cape and Natal colonies' British rule.
Longer answer: It is important to note that there were two Boer Wars. The first Boer War lasted 3 months and 3 days. The Boers were resentful of the British annexation of the country and in particular the then Transvaal, which was rich in minerals such as diamonds and gold. The war resulted in a victory for the Boers and British recognition of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic) and the Oranje Vrystaat (English: Orange Free State).
The second Boer War 2 years, 7 months, 2 weeks and 6 days. The war followed on almost a century of conflict between the British and the Boers. Once again the war was fought over South Africa's lucrative mineral fields. Particularly which nation would control and benefit from owning the Witwatersrand gold mines. The war ultimately resulted in a victory for the British and the two independent republics (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek and Oranje Vrystaat) were annexed.
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Which cultures fought with the zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in south Africa?
The Boers and Britain
What were the causes of the South African war?
There are debates among the historians who have investigated the reason for the South African War. It is believed the war is related to the control the British wanted to gain of the country due to the supply of gold.
Is South Africa still a British colony?
No, South Africa gained its independence from Britain on May 31, 1910. However, South Africa celebrates its official Independence Day on April 27, to commemorate the day in 1994 when the nation held its first democratic, non-racially discriminatory elections.
What country in Africa did the British not take over?
Senegalalso Equatorial Guinea
When did Africa become a colony of Britain?
Great Britain seized the Cape in 1795, to prevent a French takeover and began to settle South Africa in 1820. Lord Somerset was governor there at the time and encouraged these immigrants to settle around the eastern cape of the country.
What were some of the internal factor that contributed to imperialism in Africa?
Why did the boers and the British fight over Southern Africa
What were some of the internal factors that contributed imperialism in Africa?
Why did the boers and the British fight over Southern Africa
What were some of of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism of Africa?
Why did the boers and the British fight over Southern Africa
What were some of internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?
Why did the boers and the British fight over Southern Africa
Which cultures fought with the zulus in the 19th century over the control of land in south Africa?
The Boers and Britain
Why did boers and the British fight over southern Africa?
diamonds and gold were found in southern Africa so all parts of the world rushed in. The Boers tried to keep them all from gaining political rights.Then an attempt to start a rebellion against the Boers failed. They blamed the British and took up arms against them.
How did the boers zulus and british all clash together?
The British and the Boers did not get along after the British army took over the Cape colony from the Boers. Their disagreement grew further after the British enacted laws such as making English to be the official language and the freeing of British slaves.
Was The Boer War fought between British and Boers over control of mines in the Transvaal?
yes
When was South Africa colonized?
In the 1700s by the English and Dutch (Afrikaners and Boers) 1652 The Dutch arrive 1688 The French Huguenots 1820 The British Settlers Throughout this period to well into the early 1900 s immigrants from all over the world arrive with notable pockets of German,Scandinavian and Portuguese.The Afrikaans speaking (mainly Dutch) stock continue to dominate and played an increasing dominant role as British power was eroded.
What are the causes of boers trek?
shortage of land and population increase are the main causes of great terk
What three groups clashed over territory and resources in south Africa during the 1800's?
Well the three MAIN groups would probably have been the British, The Boers and the Zulus. The Xhosa were also fairly powerful though.
What were the causes of the South African war?
There are debates among the historians who have investigated the reason for the South African War. It is believed the war is related to the control the British wanted to gain of the country due to the supply of gold.
